How to Pronounce "neglectful"
word
nɪˈɡɫɛktfəɫ
nih-GLEKT-fuhl
nɪɡlˈɛktfəl
nih-GLEKT-fuhl
Definition
If someone is neglectful, they do not give enough attention or care to something or someone they are responsible for.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɪˈɡɫɛktfəɫ
British English
nɪɡlˈɛktfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nih-GLEKT-fuhl
UK
nih-GLEKT-fuhl
Listen in Context
The neglectful teacher did not help his students.
His parents were neglectful of his needs.
A neglectful caretaker can be dangerous for children.
People said she was neglectful, but she was just overwhelmed.